http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/03/KID-NATION----Root-Of-All-Evil.aspx Being that tonight is Halloween, I was more interested in seeing kids dressed up as their favorite super-heroes than as gold miners, but that’s what I get for getting addicted to the trials and travails of a bunch of children from across the country. Be that as it may, I did get to see a spooky gold mine treasure chest search, as well as some frightful behavior, so I guess I can’t complain too much. What surprised me the most – although knowing human behavior it really shouldn’t have – was the fact that capitalism is alive and well in Bonanza City. It appears funds are running low for some inhabitants of our favorite ghost town, which has led to some of the kids deciding to sell products on the street. Personally, I think it’s rather ingenious – If not a little disconcerting - of these little tycoons to come up with the idea. However, I’m not for bribery, which is what a few of the towns folk are accusing one of their compatriots of. It seems as if there are those who feel as if bribery is being used to gain support to get a gold star. Wow, this episode does not shed a good light on the power of money and what it does to people who lust after it. Remember, that gold star is worth $20,000. That’s enough for at least one semester at a good college. Ok, maybe that would cover a year of tuition and books, but there is always that pesky need we have for food and shelter to contend with, which jacks up the cost quit a bit. Needless to say, every kid there could use a little extra spending money, so the competition for the gold is getting pretty serious. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/03/KID-NATION----Root-Of-All-Evil.aspx 77 60